Senior Process Engineer - Columbus, OH
Core
Design and build scalable product and process characterizations, perform testing, and model unit operations to support the Process Innovation Wet Characterization Facility objectives for nutrition products.
Role type
Senior Process Engineer (Food & Beverage/Nutrition)
Builds
Scalable product and process characterizations, test bed environments, and manufacturing process systems for bulk liquid, aseptic, and powder processing.
Domain
Food & Beverage / Nutrition / Manufacturing Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Process engineering, mechanical/chemical engineering principles, statistical analysis, data interpretation, project management, troubleshooting, validation execution, capital expenditure justification, benchmarking, regulatory compliance (USDA/FDA)
Preferred skills
Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree, liquid aseptic processing/filling expertise, powder processing and wet mixing expertise, Food and Beverage or nutritional products industry background
Technologies
Small scale wet batching, aseptic filling, bulk powder processing, spray drying, dry blending, CIP, retort processing
Responsibilities
Design and build scalable product and process characterizations; Technically characterize critical quality attributes of products and ingredients; Model processes and unit operations for scalable operations; Conduct tests and measurements to determine control over variables like temperature, density, pressure, and viscosity; Support new product development, product renovation, and ingredient qualification efforts; Train and build technical competency in junior engineers; Gather manufacturing performance data and perform analysis to drive improvement in KPIs and OEEs; Services, troubleshoots, and solves engineering problems with processes or equipment already in operation; Ensure compliance of process parameters with USDA and FDA regulations; Develop project justification and engineering proposals for capital expenditure requests.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with project management and mentoring responsibilities